Nestled in the heart of Hartford City, Indiana, stands a house that has quietly watched generations pass. Known today as the Monroe House, it was built in the 1800s, long before Hartford City was transformed by the Indiana Gas Boom and its explosive fifteen-year surge of wealth and industry. That rapid growth drew families from across the country and overseas, all chasing opportunity, all hoping to claim a piece of the American dream. Among them was the Berger family, who arrived from Belgium in the 1880s and made the Monroe House their home. But their hopes were met with hardship. Shortly after settling in, tragedy followed. Lives inside the home grew increasingly difficult and some were cut short altogether. Since then, those who live within the Monroe House has experienced loss, grief, or misfortune. And for decades, those who have entered the home to investigate its past have reported something more. Apparitions. Disembodied screams. An overwhelming sense of being watched, and of an oppressive presence that refuses to leave. Tomorrow, we examine the history, at least what is known of it and the reports surrounding one of Indiana’s most infamous homes. This story reminds us that evil is everywhere, even in the shadows of a house that has stood quietly for centuries.
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Fear Alley – The Monroe Demon House - The Monroe Demon House - Fear Alley
Scary Nights – The Haunted Monroe House – November 25, 2025 - The Haunted Monroe House - Scary Nights
Bump in the Night – Night at the Demon House - NIGHT AT THE "DEMON HOUSE" — AMERICAN HAUNTINGS GHOST HUNTS
Paranormal Lockdown – Season 2, Episode 1 – Monroe House
Wikipedia – Hartford City, Indiana - Hartford City, Indiana - Wikipedia
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